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Microsoft AI is looking for experienced Member of Technical Staff, High Performance Computing Engineers to help build and scale the infrastructure that trains our frontier models and powers the next evolution of our personal AI, Copilot. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on some of the largest scale supercomputers in the world - a rare chance to operate at such a significant scale.
Microsoft Superintelligence Team -----------------------------
The Microsoft Superintelligence team's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
This role is part of Microsoft AIs Superintelligence Team. The MAIST is a startup-like team inside Microsoft AI, created to push the boundaries of AI toward Humanist Superintelligence-ultra-capable systems that remain controllable, safety-aligned, and anchored to human values. Our mission is to create AI that amplifies human potential while ensuring humanity remains firmly in control. We aim to deliver breakthroughs that benefit society-advancing science, education, and global well-being.
We're also fortunate to partner with incredible product teams giving our models the chance to reach billions of users and create immense positive impact. If you're a brilliant, highly-ambitious, and low ego individual, you'll fit right in-come and join us as we work on our next generation of models!
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
By applying to this Mountain View, CA position, you are required to be local to the San Francisco area and in office 4 days a week.
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### Required Qualifications
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with deploying or operating on-premise or cloud high-performance clusters, AND 4+ years experience working with high-scale training clusters (ex. working with frameworks/tools such as nvidia InfiniBand clusters, SLURM, Kubernetes, Ray, etc.), AND 4+ years experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP, OR equivalent experience?
### Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with deploying or operating on-premise or cloud high-performance clusters, AND 6+ years experience working with high-scale training clusters (ex. working with frameworks/tools such as nvidia InfiniBand clusters, SLURM, Kubernetes, Ray, etc.), AND 6+ years experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP, OR equivalent experience.
Experience with LLM training clusters
Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs
Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally
Experience working with large-scale HPC or GPU systems (ex. NVIDIA H100/GB200 or equivalent)
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience
Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines
Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.